10.6.1. Balanced Diet

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the three macronutrients?

   Hint

   Think about what you eat for energy.

2. 2.

   Name one benefit of eating a balanced diet.

   Hint

   Consider how it affects health and wellness.

3. 3.

   Which component is NOT part of a balanced diet?

   • A. Carbohydrates
   • B. Sugary snacks
   • C. Proteins

   Hint

   Think about what foods are generally healthy.

4. 4.

   True or False: A balanced diet is only about avoiding unhealthy food.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of positive choices in diet.

5. 5.

   Evaluate your own diet for a week. Identify areas where you could improve balance and suggest a meal plan.

   Hint

   Look at both nutrition and quantity.

6. 6.

   Research the effects of a specific nutrient deficiency on health and discuss how a balanced diet prevents it.

   Hint

   Choose a nutrient you find interesting.